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Manley Highlights Bipartisan Efforts to Protect Funding for Colleges and Universities
JOLIET, Ill. – As parents prepare to send their children back to colleges and universities, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is highlighting bipartisan cooperation that protected funding for Illinois’ colleges and universities over the next fiscal year. “Over the...
Stuart Encourages Veterans to Attend Benefits Fair at American Legion
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To connect local veterans with over 3 dozen local, state and federal organizations that provide services and benefits to veterans and active military personnel, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is hosting a veterans’ benefits fair...
Harper Child Sex Predators Prosecution Bill Signed into Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Police and prosecutors will be able to charge child sexual predators at any time under newly enacted legislation sponsored by state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, which closes a loophole that allowed former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert to avoid...
Harper: Trump Administration Wrong to Ignore Obama’s Campus Sexual Assault Laws
CHICAGO – To prioritize the safety and well-being of college students in Illinois and across the country, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is sponsoring a measure calling on U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and the Trump Administration to stop their attempts...
Mussman to Host Paper Shred Day & Oak Tree Giveaway
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is hosting a community paper shred day on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the parking lot of Trickster Art Gallery, located at 190 S. Roselle Rd. in Schaumburg. “I urge my neighbors to take...
Scherer Invites Homeowners to Free Property Tax Appeal Seminar
DECATUR, Ill. – To help homeowners learn how to lower their property tax bill, state Rep Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is hosting a free property tax seminar on Wednesday, Sep. 6 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Shilling Community Education Center at Richland Community...
Andrade Brings Free Community Shred Day to Area Residents
CHICAGO – State Rep. Jaime Andrade (D-Chicago) is co-hosting a community shred day with 45th Ward Alderman John Arena on Saturday, August 19th from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the St. Viator Middle School parking lot located at 4140 W. Addison St. in Chicago....
Crespo Responds to Voting Against Governor’s Changes to Education Funding Reform
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, issued the following statement after voting no on Governor Rauner’s changes to the education funding reform plan: “Governor Rauner is singlehandedly undermining years of work aimed at overhauling a...
Hernandez Responds to Voting Against Governor’s Changes to Education Funding Reform
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, issued the following statement after voting no on Governor Rauner’s changes to the education funding reform plan: “Students in my district, like so many across the state of Illinois, have long...
Kifowit: Hate Has No Place in America
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following the deadly domestic terrorist attack in Charlottesville, VA, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, co-sponsored legislation condemning hate groups. “Hatred, racism, sexism, bigotry, and violence is inexcusable and cannot be tolerated in...
Mussman Measure Giving Law Enforcement More Time to Prosecute Child Sex Predators Becomes Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure passed by state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, which closes a loophole to allow police and prosecutors to charge child sexual predators at any time for their crimes was recently signed into law. This loophole allowed former U.S....
Manley Rejects School Funding Formula that Raises Property Taxes
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, issued the following statement after voting against legislation mirroring the governor’s amendatory veto to Senate Bill 1: “Our current school funding formula is broken. It doesn’t reflect the needs of our...
Jones: We Must End Gov. Rauner’s Education Crisis
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, issued the following statement after the House voted against Gov. Rauner’s rewrite of school funding reform. “Governor Rauner had the opportunity to reform our state’s unfair education funding system. He...
Walsh Pledges to Work with All Sides to Protect Education Funding
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, issued the following statement after the House voted against Gov. Rauner’s rewrite of school funding reform. “Governor Rauner’s veto of education funding reform shows that this governor has one goal: The...
Stuart to Host Senior Issues Advisory Committee
COLLINSVILLE, Ill – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is inviting local seniors to share their thoughts on the state and local issues that matter to them at a Senior Advisory Committee, scheduled to take place on Thursday, Aug. 24 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the...
Mussman Introduces Measure to Repeal Cook County Beverage Tax
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is fighting to repeal the Cook County beverage tax by calling for a new state law eliminating the county’s additional tax on fruit juices, flavored waters and sodas, and prohibiting these taxes statewide....
Scherer-Backed Bill Giving Law Enforcement More Time to Prosecute Child Sex Predators Becomes Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation passed by state Rep. Sue Scherer closing a loophole that allowed disgraced former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert to avoid prosecution for sex crimes he committed decades ago was recently signed into law. “The traumatic experience of...
Mussman’s Bill to Reject Lawmaker Pay Increase Becomes Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –A measure co-sponsored by state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, that freezes lawmaker reimbursement rates and blocks a scheduled pay raise, has been signed into law.. “After more than 700 days without a state budget, which crippled non-profits...